POPULAR SCIENCE: Let's Get Rid Of 16:9 Laptops Forever. Except for one little detail -- on my computer, while I'm playing with those spreadsheets and documents, I typically have three or more windows open at once. I can scroll a document (or spreadsheet) easily, and the extra width allows me to keep both documents visible while I work.

Windows 8's one screen, one app drives me nuts. As do smart phones and tablets....